Rick Warren, Minister and writer
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The head pastor of Saddleback Valley Community Church in California, Rick Warren is better known as the author of the successful 2002 book 'The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?' which sold nearly 26 million copies bringing him international fame. Warren created organizations called the Global PEACE (Plant churches, Equip servant leaders, Assist the poor, Care for the sick, and Educate the next generation) Plan and the Purpose-Driven Network, which promotes the use of his materials worldwide.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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Lanier, Cathy L
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Cathy L. Lanier is the chief of police and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, one of the most high-profile, demanding jobs in law enforcement. She leads a 3,800 member uniformed force and their responsibilities include reduce crime and the fear of crime in every neighborhood in Washington, D.C., coordinating presidential motorcades, protecting dignitaries and maintaining order at various events.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2007
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Barsamian, David
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David Barsamian, founder, director and host of Alternative Radio, an award-winning program that provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media. In his book The Decline and Fall of Public Broadcasting, he reminds his readers of the goals of public programming and blames insufficient federal funding and viewer donations for the fall of the public broadcasting.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2007
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